Showing posts with label shoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shoes. Show all posts

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Spotlight on Summer Shoes

A couple of weeks ago I had to attend a cocktail party at 6pm and had a major shoe dilemma. I would have to ditch my very comfortable sandals (it was also a very steamy day!) for something more night time appropriate, but nothing too uncomfortable as there would be a lot of standing and mingling. I looked in my closet and only saw chunky winter platforms, fancy evening shoes and flats. I was missing a very important heel: the summertime day to night shoe. So the hunt began (and it has not been easy I must say!). 
When it comes to heels and warm weather I am a sucker for a wedge. I find them way more comfortable and they are a great heel to transition from day to night. I hate feeling like I am way overdressed when I leave the apartment for an early evening party - wedges keep it simple, but still chic.
This J.Crew wedge is a great height for trekking around the city and gives you a little bit of preppy sass!


Love this Donna Karan platform wedge, so sleek and chic...


Great color options for this wooden wedge!

The perfect espadrille for a warm summer night!

Sometimes though a wedge just doesn't work with the dress code and a cute pump is necessary. A lot of classic pumps are either boring or have way too high of a heel (like the Louboutins I wish my feet could stomach for more than a cab ride). I am really loving Kate Spade's Karolina heel: comfort - 3" heel - plus style. 

I love this minty blue color, perfect for a fun summer "classy" heel

A nude shoe is something I am seriously in need of and I love the fun stripe detailing on the heel. 

Gotta love a little faux ostrich...


Are you a classic heel or a wedge kind of girl?

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Acrobats of God

This weekend I popped into Opening Ceremony with the sole intention of "window shopping" (I swear!). But really what is a shoe-loving girl to do when she runs smack into a lovely looking lilac heel! For the record, I do not currently own any lilac heels so trying them on was completely justified - almost like research (do my feet look their best in lilac?!).  I know it sounds like a myth, but these are the most comfortable shoes E-V-E-R. The straps are all 100% elastic, hold your foot firmly in place, and the heel is a very modest height. I will let the shoes speak for themselves, but I have a definite new shoe crush: Acrobats of God





*images from Acrobats of God's blog

My new lilac lovelies...

Available at Opening Ceremony

Friday, January 14, 2011

Fate. Right?


If you see a shoe in a shop window and are immediately stopped in your tracks then you should probably buy it right? Yes, it is an extremely warm weather shoe and seeing as there is snow on the ground it probably isn't necessary...BUT if while searching online you discover that the shoe style is named Paige (after moi...a girl can dream) then I really think the shoe gods are telling me to buy. Don't you agree?

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Bring on the ballet!


I am actually excited to be packing up my sandals and dusting off my flats... ballet flats are so versatile and look good day and night. Plus with the abundance of options out there today you can spice up any outfit just by throwing on a pair!
Fall Flats

Friday, April 9, 2010

A day without shoes - TOMS

Yesterday TOMS shoes asked everyone to go a day, a minute, an hour without shoes. TOMS has always been a company I love and find very inspiring. Founder, Blake Mycoskie, started TOMS after seeing children walking barefoot on the streets of Argentina amongst glass and garbage. He wanted to do more than just donate money and TOMS (Tomorrow's Shoes) was born. When you purchase a pair of TOMS a pair is also donated to a child in need. TOMS caught on as a fashion piece among celebrities without the company even gifting them (a real rarity!) and retailers followed. To date they have given away over 400,000 pairs of shoes in the 4 years since their launch.

toms


Please view the video below highlighting their "one day without shoes" initiative and think about purchasing a pair of TOMS the next time you are in the market for shoes. At a $45 price point with a built in "feel good" factor, it's pretty hard to ignore. Plus, if stores like Bergdorf Goodman are working on exclusive designs for their stores they must be fashionable!

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